Category Archives: Teaching Technology

How Servo Motors Work?

Posted on June 4, 2019 by dkohn96

From: Jameco Electronics Servo Motor Controllers This little motor is high in efficiency and power Servo motors have been around for a long time and are utilized in many applications. They are small in size but pack a big punch … Continue reading →

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Is There a Mismatch Between Career-Tech Ed and Good Jobs?

Posted on April 16, 2019 by dkohn96

https://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/high_school_and_beyond/2019/04/mismatch_between_career_tech_ed_and_good_jobs.html

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EverFi

Posted on February 27, 2019 by dkohn96

Was told about an online resource for teachers that includes STEM Exploration. It can be found at https://everfi.com/offerings/stem-career-readiness/. I have not tried it myself, but thought I would pass it along.

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Gov. Bill Lee proposes $4M for STEM education, creation of K-8 computer science standards

Posted on February 25, 2019 by dkohn96

Jason Gonzales, Nashville Tennessean Published 5:22 p.m. CT Feb. 13, 2019 Gov. Bill Lee is prioritizing STEM education in his legislative agenda, which proposes to boost opportunities for students statewide, including the creation of statewide K-8 computer science standards. The Wednesday announcement is … Continue reading →

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STEM Instruction: How Much There Is and Who Gets It

Posted on February 21, 2019 by dkohn96

from: Education Week by Sasha Jones Jan8, 2019 Despite a push for greater STEM instruction, students and teachers continue to experience inequitable access to STEM-related classes and resources, according to a new survey of 1,200 schools and 7,600 teachers. This … Continue reading →

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Vocational Education (GIVE) Initiative

Posted on February 19, 2019 by dkohn96

From: tn.gov WebsiteDate: Tuesday, February 05, 2019 | 10:22am Gov. Bill Lee Announces the Governor’s Investment in Vocational Education (GIVE) Initiative builds public-private partnerships and doubles dual enrollment offerings NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced his first legislative initiative, … Continue reading →

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Try Engineering

Posted on February 18, 2019 by dkohn96

The TryEngineering.org website has been around for years, but it has been recently updated. Check it out HERE.

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Robotics Curriculum

Posted on February 10, 2019 by dkohn96

Siemens Curriculum on Robotic Mechanisms and  Mechanical Design: http://www.robotmechanisms.com/

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STEM Instruction: How Much There Is and Who Gets It

Posted on February 5, 2019 by dkohn96

From: http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/curriculum/2019/01/survey_gives_new_insights_into.html By Sasha Jones on January 8, 2019 3:55 PM Despite a push for greater STEM instruction, students and teachers continue to experience inequitable access to STEM-related classes and resources, according to a new survey of 1,200 schools and … Continue reading →

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Pocket Science Lab Dev Board

Posted on January 17, 2019 by dkohn96

What is Pocket Science Lab All in One Device. PSLab is a small USB powered hardware extension for your Android phone or PC that lets you measure all kinds of things. PSLab comes with a built-in Oscilloscope, Multimeter, Wave Generator, … Continue reading →

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